Bangkok Hospital Siriroj
Founded in 1982 as Phuket International Hospital, the first private hospital in southern Thailand, renamed Siriroj International Hospital and then Bangkok Hospital Siriroj after joining the BDMS group; JCI-accredited since 2012 with a third accreditation in 2019. It runs a 24-hour emergency and trauma service, an intensive care unit and the island's only 24-hour multiplace recompression chamber (Hyperbaric Services Thailand / SSS network, on the hospital grounds since 1996) — the destination for a diving accident.
Private · private hospital, BDMS group · JCI since 2012 · 24 hours ·Phuket Town · Row verified Sep 5, 2026
Medical emergency: 1669 (free, nationwide, 24 hours). Tourist Police: 1155.
Key facts
as of September 2026 · All sources- Privateprivate hospital, BDMS group
- Type · Source: Bangkok Hospital Siriroj — our story (founded 1982, former names, JCI, 24-hour emergency and trauma)
- Yes, since 2012
- JCI accreditation
- 150
- Beds
- 24 hours
- Emergency room
- Thai, English, Russian, Chinese
- Languages
- Allianz (CPIC Allianz), AIG, AIA, April, Cigna, Cover-More, Euro-Center, Generali, Henner, IMG, Luma, MSH China, Now Health, QBE, SOS First, Tokio Marine, UnitedHealthcare Global
- Direct billing
- Phuket Town3 km
- Area · Source: Phuket Travels area list
- 1,200–2,000 THB (≈ $36–60), reported Jul 24, 2026
- GP consultation
Price anchors
Published or reported figures, each with its own date and source; not index medians. Dollar values use the exchange rate of Oct 16, 2026. Latest anchor: Jul 24, 2026.
| Item | THB | USD | Dated | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 1,200–2,000 THB | ≈ $36–60 | reported · Jul 24, 2026 | Varsovia Estate private-hospital guide, 24 Jul 2026 (specialist consultation range) |
| Dengue NS1/IgM test | — | — | — | — |
| ER visit, minor injury | — | — | — | — |
| IV drip + observation | — | — | — | — |
| Night in private room | — | — | — | — |
USD at 33.41 THB per dollar (ECB reference rate via Frankfurter, Oct 16, 2026). This page is a catalogue of institutions and dated prices, not medical advice. If someone is unwell, go to the nearest 24-hour emergency room or call 1669.
Distance from the areas
Straight-line kilometres from the area centre to the hospital; the indicative time is a stated model (1.4× the straight line at 30 km/h), not a measured trip — night traffic in Patong or a wet-season afternoon on the bypass road can double it.
| Area | km | ≈ min |
|---|---|---|
| Phuket Town | 3.0 | 10 |
| Patong | 7.8 | 20 |
| Chalong | 7.8 | 20 |
| Karon | 10.0 | 30 |
| Panwa | 10.3 | 30 |
Services
- Emergency room
- Trauma
- ICU
- Dengue
- Dental
- Maternity
- Hyperbaric chamber
- Orthopaedics
- International patient desk
Source: Bangkok Hospital Siriroj — our story (founded 1982, former names, JCI, 24-hour emergency and trauma), Sep 5, 2026
Insurance and direct billing
Direct billing: Yes.
Allianz (CPIC Allianz) · AIG · AIA · April · Cigna · Cover-More · Euro-Center · Generali · Henner · IMG · Luma · MSH China · Now Health · QBE · SOS First · Tokio Marine · UnitedHealthcare Global
More than sixty insurers and assistance companies are listed on the hospital's insurance page (read 5 Sep 2026), with the same caveat as its sister hospital: confirm the agreement with the insurer; a passport copy is requested at pre-registration; cash is accepted in Thai baht only.
Contact
- Address
- 44 Chalermprakiat Ror 9 Road, Wichit, Mueang Phuket, Phuket 83000
- Phone
- +66 76 361 888
- Website
- www.bangkokhospital.com/en/siriroj
- Operator
- Bangkok Dusit Medical Services (BDMS)
- Formerly
- Phuket International Hospital, Siriroj International Hospital
Sources: Bangkok Hospital Siriroj — our story (founded 1982, former names, JCI, 24-hour emergency and trauma) (Sep 5, 2026); Bangkok Hospital Siriroj — JCI accreditation for the third time (survey 18–22 Nov 2019) (Sep 5, 2026); Bangkok Hospital Siriroj — hyperbaric chamber facility (multiplace, 24/7, opened 1996) (Sep 5, 2026); SSS Chamber Network — Phuket (44/1 Moo 5 Chalermprakiat Ror 9, emergency line) (Sep 5, 2026); Bangkok Hospital Siriroj — insurance partners (direct billing) (Sep 5, 2026); Bangkok Hospital Siriroj — contact and location (address, phone) (Sep 5, 2026); Baan Lyy directory of JCI hospitals in Thailand (first accreditation Dec 2012, 150 beds; updated 7 Jul 2026) (Sep 5, 2026); OpenStreetMap / Nominatim (coordinates) (Sep 5, 2026) · All sources
Frequently asked questions
How much does a doctor's visit at Bangkok Hospital Siriroj cost?
1,200–2,000 THB (≈ $36–60), reported Jul 24, 2026 for an outpatient consultation, per Varsovia Estate private-hospital guide, 24 Jul 2026 (specialist consultation range) (Range quoted for a specialist consultation; a general practitioner's fee may be lower. The hospital's pricing page lists payment methods only.). Tests, medicines and procedures are billed on top; the price anchors on this page are dated figures, not a tariff, and the hospital's own quote is the one that counts.
Does Bangkok Hospital Siriroj have a 24-hour emergency room?
Yes — Bangkok Hospital Siriroj runs an emergency room around the clock with intensive care on site and takes trauma cases. From Phuket Town it is about 3 km, roughly 10 minutes by road on the site's indicative model. For an ambulance anywhere in Thailand call 1669.
Does Bangkok Hospital Siriroj accept travel insurance with direct billing?
Yes. Insurers listed for direct billing include Allianz (CPIC Allianz), AIG, AIA, April, Cigna, Cover-More, Euro-Center, Generali, Henner, IMG, Luma, MSH China, Now Health, QBE, SOS First, Tokio Marine, UnitedHealthcare Global. More than sixty insurers and assistance companies are listed on the hospital's insurance page (read 5 Sep 2026), with the same caveat as its sister hospital: confirm the agreement with the insurer; a passport copy is requested at pre-registration; cash is accepted in Thai baht only.
Which Phuket areas is Bangkok Hospital Siriroj closest to?
Phuket Town (3 km, ≈ 10 min), Patong (7.8 km, ≈ 20 min), Chalong (7.8 km, ≈ 20 min), Karon (10 km, ≈ 30 min), Panwa (10.3 km, ≈ 30 min). Distances are straight-line from the area centre; minutes come from a stated model (1.4× the straight line at 30 km/h) and are indicative, not measured.